Well-Known California Courier Company Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

California-based Orange Courier, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 21, 2025, with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Los Angeles Division.

The case has been assigned to Judge Deborah J. Saltzman, with Orange Courier represented by The Bensamochan Law Firm, Inc.

According to the petition, Orange Courier filed Official Form 201 for non-individual entities, identifying itself as a corporation headquartered at 16222 Phoebe Avenue in La Mirada, California.

On its website, Orange Courier describes itself as a same-day, on-demand messenger and freight delivery company founded in 1988. It is certified as a women-owned business and reports no changes in ownership since its founding. The company states that its services range from document couriering to full truckload transport.

The company reports that it has grown to more than 300 drivers and operates a 150,000-square-foot facility. It lists its services as including trucking, messenger delivery, air freight, attorney-focused logistics, and warehouse distribution.

According to the company’s website, Orange Courier aims to provide on-time delivery, customer service, and competitive pricing. It also notes that its fleet includes low-emission and natural gas vehicles and that it participates in recycling programs, including e-waste.

• Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles Division
• Type of Filing: Voluntary petition for non-individual entity
• Chapter: 11
• Case Number: 2:25-bk-20443-DS
• Estimated Assets: $1 million-$10 million
• Estimated Liabilities: $10 million-$50 million
• Reason for Filing: Significant imbalance in its assets and liabilities

Form 201 lists between 100 and 199 creditors, with estimated assets between $1 million and $10 million, and estimated liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.

The company has reported substantial unsecured debts owed to lenders, vendors, leasing companies, and the Internal Revenue Service.

The filing also lists an unsecured claim of $1.971 million by Evell Stanley, the company’s owner and president, for returned salary and financial advances.

According to PACER, several required documents are due by December 5, 2025, including the summary of assets and liabilities, schedules of property, exempt property, secured and unsecured creditors, executory contracts, co-debtors, the Statement of Financial Affairs, and the attorney compensation disclosure (Form 2030).

Due to the rising financial challenges, Orange Courier has filed for Chapter 11 protection to gain a financial balance. It is restructuring the business under court supervision, hoping to preserve operations and renegotiate debts.